Huntington, NY Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Huntington, NY is simple but important. Here’s what you need to do:

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, including items in the glove box, trunk, and console. Carriers are not responsible for personal property.

Clean your car: Wash your vehicle inside and out. This helps you spot any existing damage during the inspection.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank), oil, and coolant. Make sure the battery is charged and secure.

Remove or secure loose parts: Take off custom accessories, spoilers, or bike racks. Secure or remove antennas and mirrors that fold.

Disable alarms: Turn off car alarms to prevent issues during transport.

Document condition: Take photos of your vehicle from all angles before pickup.

For complete preparation guidelines, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures smooth pickup and delivery for your Huntington, NY car shipment.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Huntington, NY. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your Huntington vehicle shipment begins, we verify that your carrier’s insurance is current and valid. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their policy for extra protection.

This comprehensive coverage protects your vehicle during loading, transport, and delivery. You can ship from Huntington with confidence knowing your car is protected by professional-grade insurance throughout the entire journey.

We recommend booking your car shipping service from Huntington, NY at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and preferred pickup dates.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan efficient routes and bundle shipments
• More flexibility: You’ll have more pickup date options
• Peak season planning: Summer months and holidays book up quickly

While we can sometimes arrange rush pickups within 3-7 days, these typically cost more and have limited availability. For the smoothest experience shipping from Huntington, NY, book early and give yourself plenty of time.

No payment is due at the time of booking. We do require a payment method on file so that it is available to charge once a carrier is secured. We accept all major debit and credit cards, including Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express. The most convenient option is to pay for your shipment in full by credit card at the time a carrier is secured.

We also allow you to pay for your Initial Payment via credit or debit card and then pay the outstanding balance on delivery day via cash or a certified check made out to the carrier.

Your Sherpa shipment includes up to 100 lbs of personal items or household goods stored in the trunk area or secured below the window line. If you are shipping to or from a port or your shipment includes ocean transit, your vehicle must be emptied of all items. Sherpa and your assigned carrier cannot be responsible for personal items left inside the vehicle. See our Vehicle Shipping Tips for more details.

Yes. It is important that you, or another adult that you trust, is there for pickup and delivery of your vehicle. This designated person plays an important role in the shipping process including documenting the state of the vehicle and signing the Bill of Lading, which acts as a receipt of the vehicle’s condition.

Open auto transport is the most common and cost-effective option. Your car rides on an open trailer, exposed to weather and road debris. This method is safe for most vehicles and costs significantly less.

Enclosed auto transport protects your vehicle inside a covered trailer. It costs 40-60% more than open transport but shields your car from weather, dust, and road debris. This option is ideal for luxury cars, classic vehicles, or cars with custom paint jobs.

For most Huntington, NY residents, open transport works perfectly fine. However, if you’re shipping a high-value vehicle or want maximum protection, enclosed transport is worth the extra cost. See our complete open vs enclosed auto transport guide for detailed comparisons and pricing.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service to and from Huntington, NY. This means we pick up your car from your home or office and deliver it directly to your chosen destination.

When you book with Sherpa Auto Transport, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come to your location in Huntington to collect your vehicle and transport it right to your door at the destination.

In some cases, large transport trucks cannot access certain streets due to low bridges, narrow roads, or local parking restrictions. If this happens in your Huntington neighborhood, our driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center or gas station. This ensures your car is picked up and delivered as close to your door as possible.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle. You won’t need to drive to a terminal or depot – we handle everything for maximum convenience.

Many Auto Transport companies try to tease customers with lower rates, only to surprise you with “hidden costs” later. At Sherpa Auto Transport, we do things differently. We provide one locked-in price upfront and stick to it. If unexpected costs arise, we pay them out of our own pocket.

While we may not always be the cheapest option at first glance, our commitment to transparency and reliability offers exceptional value. As a premium service, we ensure an stress-free experience from start to finish.

We transport sedans, SUVs, pickup trucks, vans and motorcycles across the nation, including service to Alaska and Hawaii. At this time, we do not service boats, golf carts, ATVs, or RVs. We can ship both operable and inoperable vehicles so long as the vehicle can roll, brake, and steer, and that you can provide the carrier with a key to the vehicle. We can also ship electric vehicles.

Visit Sherpa’s FAQ page to learn more about car shipping!